Skip to main content
Back to Knowledge Hub
Learning Strategy8 min read

The 70-20-10 Model: Blended & Social Learning Mastery

Research by Lombardo and Eichinger demonstrated that only 10% of executive development comes from formal classroom events. 20% comes from social relationships, mentorship, and feedback, while 70% comes from tough on-the-job experiential challenges.

Most corporate L&D budgets spend 90% on the 10% classroom sliver. TSNHRBPO re-engineers corporate learning to intentionally orchestrate the 70% and 20% layers.

We build structured stretch assignments, manager coaching guides, and peer communities of practice around every classroom session.

Executive Key Takeaways

  • Never deploy a classroom course without pre-assigned manager coaching (20%) and post-course stretch projects (70%).
  • Empower internal subject matter experts to lead peer learning circles.
  • Track behavioral application on the job, not just classroom attendance.